Legal Counsel (Legal Counsel III)

Are you a lawyer looking to make a difference in schools and communities across Nebraska? We have a Legal Counsel opening at the Nebraska Department of Education! This position will provide legal assistance, opinions, and risk mitigation to support lifelong learning.The team is looking for candidates with high integrity, analytical skills and attention to detail, critical thinking, and negotiation skills. There’s an opportunity to learn new things every day! The team works hard but also takes a step back to have fun, and they have a great sense of humor!Office Location & Schedule: This position is assigned to our office located at 84th & O St, Lincoln, NE.Pay Range:Step 1: $97,918.97/yearStep 2: $99,877.34/yearStep 3: $101,874.89/yearStep 4: $103,912.39/yearStep 5: $105,990.64/yearThis range is based upon available budget funds. The selected candidate’s skills, abilities, education, and experience will determine the salary offer within this posted range.Examples of WorkPrepares, coordinates, and reviews contracts and other agreements.Prepares correspondence and legal opinions for NDE programs.Receives to public records requests, analyzes documents and reviews protected considerations, and responds with appropriate information within legal guidelines.Prepares public comments to proposed changes in federal law or policy, and other Nebraska guidance, policy, and interpretation of existing Nebraska law.Coordinates the Nebraska dispute resolution process, and answers inquiries about the process.Collaborates to ensure appropriate advice, information, interpretations, and recommendations are provided in regard to implementation of education laws.Administers legal responsibilities related to issuance of certificates and permits by the Commissioner of Education, handling investigations, prosecution, and administrative hearings.Researches, interprets, and applies court decisions, statutes, regulations, and other sources of information.Reviews and assists with continuous improvement of internal legal processes to increase service provided to the agency and stakeholders.Demonstrates commitment to valuing diversity and contributing to an inclusive working and learning environment.Working Conditions and Travel:This position requires approximately 85% of work time spent in an office environment (e.g., state offices, home offices); the remainder is spent traveling or working in alternative sites such as off-site meetings, conferences, and hearings. There are also approximately five days of overnight travel per year.Qualifications/RequirementsMinimum Qualifications:Juris Doctor from an accredited law school, admission to the Nebraska State Bar Association, and four years of experience in the practice of law related to Agency programs.Preferred Qualifications:At least three years of experience specific to administrative law in Nebraska, and experience handling administrative hearings or court trials and familiarity with education law.

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